What is an ‘Exceeding’ childcare centre? A guide for families

If you've toured a few childcare services lately, you've probably noticed a small certificate near reception — a rating, somewhere between ‘Working Towards’ and ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standard. Most parents nod, assume it's a good sign, and keep walking. But...
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The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...
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A food garden children can run themselves

The gardens children stick with are the ones that feed them. A bed of flowers is nice to look at, but a strawberry you grew yourself is a reason to go outside before school. In south east Queensland, with a warm spring and a long summer, a child can have a food garden...
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7 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Saving Water

How many kids do you have at home? One child or a full house, kids use water throughout the day for brushing their teeth, showering, and washing their hands. According to the Raising Children Network, by age four, children are starting to follow rules, play more...
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Baby Boom in Moreton Bay as Whale Migration Reaches its ‘Crossover’

Whale watching season in Moreton Bay is entering one of its most exciting periods, with the annual humpback migration now at the point where northbound whales are crossing paths with mothers and their newborn calves beginning the long journey south to Antarctica....
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